FAQs re. Vaccination Dosage changes
FAQ document from the Scottish Government which offers clarity on the Covid-19 vaccination dosage changes.
Expansion of testing for sheltered housing and housing with multiple occupancies
Expansion of testing for sheltered housing and housing with multiple occupancies.
Managing the long-term effects of COVID-19 – guidelines
SIGN, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has produced guidelines thta looks at managing the long-term effects of COVID-19 (also known as long COVID).
Expansion of Covid-19 staff testing for Adult Day Centres/Day Services
Letter from the Scottish Government on the expansion of Covid staff testing for Adult Day Centres/Day Services.
NES – Infection Prevention & Control/Covid-19 webinars – updated dates
NHS Education for Scotland invites all care home staff to attend a webinar on Infection Prevention and Control / Covid-19. New dates available.
Letter on EU Exit preparations from Cabinet Secretary
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary regarding Covid-19 administration support for care homes.
Urgent Update on Increased Frequency of Care Home Testing
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary regarding Covid-19 administration support for care homes.
Letter on Care Home Testing from Cabinet Secretary
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary regarding Covid-19 administration support for care homes.
£500 Staff Bonus – more details published.
The following is an update from Scottish Government: Update on payment to thank health and social care staff. Health and social care staff who are eligible for the £500 thank you […]
Updated care home visiting advice – Level 4 restrictions 26th December
New letter regarding care home visiting from 26 December
Scottish Care member updates over the festive season
How to access updates and contact Scottish Care from 24 Dec-5 Jan
Covid-19 Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Addendum
NSS has now published the Care Home IPC Addendum for use in care homes for older people and adults.
Video consultation guidance – Helping people you care for to have video calls
Scottish Care, CCPS, Care Inspectorate and COSLA has issued updated guidance on video consultation.
LexLeyton – Covid-19 vaccine blog
A blog on how the Covid-19 vaccine impacts on employers from Preferred Supplier, LexLeyton.
Edge Protect -providing infection & hygiene control in care homes
Special Scottish Care Member offers from Edge Protect who specialises in infection & hygiene control in care homes.
Lateral Flow Tests (LFT) Guidance Pack & Workshops
Arrangements for Care Home Visitor Testing – Lateral Flow Tests (LFT).
Luminate@Home Christmas Special
Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing organisation, has created a Luminate@Home Christmas Special – three festive, creative activities for people living in care homes to enjoy from the comfort of their home.
Covid-19 Vaccination Guidance: Consent in Care Homes
Consent form for the Covid-19 vaccine for care home managers.
Sit Less Move More care home survey
Researchers at the University of Stirling and Paths for All are currently working together to investigate how older people living in care homes in the UK can be supported to Sit Less and Move More.